A spherical mirror is that mirror whose reflecting surface is the part of a hollow sphere of glass. Spherical mirrors are of two types: concave mirrors and convex mirrors. In a concave mirror ...

Here, we’ll examine the science behind why sideview mirrors are less than reliable when it comes to distance and how drivers ...

Q: Why does a car’s side mirror, (on the passenger’s side of the car) show the cars coming up behind, as being closer that it looks, while on the driver’s side, it is a ‘regular’ mirror? Margaret ...

If you've ever driven a car or closely observed someone else driving, you know how important the side mirrors are. They give the driver a clear view of what's behind on either side, which helps in ...

The passenger-side mirror of every modern car in America bears the same warning: “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” Ever wondered why? It’s no design fault; it’s actually a safety ...

Dear Helaine and Joe: We have a convex mirror that has been in our family well over 50 years. There is some damage to the frame but the mirror itself is in good condition. The mirror is heavy and the ...